Canon SX240 HS vs Pentax W80

Let's look more closely at the Canon SX240 HS vs Pentax W80, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and Pentax. The resolution of the SX240 HS (12MP) and the W80 (12MP) is fairly similar and both cameras posses the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX240 HS was introduced 2 years later than the W80 and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a concise view of how the SX240 HS scores against the W80 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX240 HS & Pentax Optio W80. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon SX240 HS Gallery & Pentax W80 Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon SX240 HS has got external dimensions of 106mm x 61mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 224 grams (0.49 lbs) whilst the Pentax W80 has sizing of 100mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are employing at the time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the SX240 HS compared to the W80.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the SX240 HS and W80 is 91 and 94 respectively.

Usually, it can be tough to picture the difference between sensor sizing only by going over specifications. The photograph here might provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX240 HS and W80.

Plainly, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the exact same resolution and you can expect similar quality of pictures but you should really take the launch date of the products into consideration. The younger SX240 HS should have a benefit in sensor technology.